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I CAN REMEMBER MY GRANDMOTHERS TALKING ABOUT THE TIME
THEY WOULD EMPTY FEATHERS FROM THE TICKINGS OF THE
PILLOWS TO WASH THE TICKS (THAT IF) A FEATHER CROWN HAD
BEEN FORMED FROM THE MOVEMENT OF THE HEAD THAT SLEPT ON
THAT PILLOW IT WAS A SIGN THAT PERSON WOULD DIE WITHIN
A YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
WHEN REMOVING YOUR SHOES PLACE THEM SIDE BY SIDE AS
WORN, RIGHT AND LEFT, NEVER OPPOSITE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
LAY SHINGLES IN THE WRONG SIGN OF THE MOON AND THEY'LL
CURL ON YOU EVERY TIME -- SAME WITH A ROCK FOUNDATION,
LAY IT IN THE WRONG SIGN AND YOU'LL HAVE TO DO AWAY
WITH IT EVERY YEAR. ONE YEAR HE STOPPED HERSCHEL'S
DAD AFTER HE HAD ONE SIDE DONE. THAT SIDE NEVER DID
STAY PUT. THE ROCK HE FINISHED LAYING IN THE RIGHT
SIGN IS STILL THERE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
IF YOUR FOOT ITCHES SOMEONE'S COMING WITH A HOLE IN
THEIR BRITCHES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.842 BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
IT IS THE CUSTOM TO BAKE BREAD WITH MONEY IN IT,
AND WHOEVER GETS THE COIN WHEN THE BREAD IS
EATEN, WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK FOR THE YEAR.
Submitter comment: SHE HEARD THIS FROM HER MOTHER
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Cereal BELIEF -- Good luck Money BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
( HOLY WEEK CUSTOMS )
SOME OF THE OLD WORLD CUSTOMS THAT ARE CELEBRATED BY
POLISH-AMERICANS, AND ARE A BIG PART OF OUR HERITAGE STEM FROM
OUR CATHOLIC FAITH. THE BIGGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT IS EASTER.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF HOLY THURSDAY SERVICES OUR ALTAR IS
STRIPPED OF ITS VESTMENTS AND IS LEFT BARE. THE TABERNACLE
IS LEFT OPEN AND THE SACREMENT REMOVED. AT THE SIDE ALTAR THE
SEPULCHRE IS PREPARED. AT 3:00 ON GOOD FRIDAY THE FIGURE OF
CHRIST WILL BE LYING IN THE TOMB. ON GOOD FRIDAY ( , )
BEGINNING AT 12:00 NOON ( , ) THE CHURCH IS FILLED TO CAPACITY
WITH WORSHIPPERS COMMENORATING ( COMMEMORATING ) CHRIST'S
CRUCIFIXION. THE CROSS IS CARRIED THROUGH THE AISLES COVERING
CHRIST'S FOOTSTEPS ON THE WAY TO CALVARY. AT 3:00, THE PRIEST
LEADS THE PROCESSION TO THE SEPULCHRE AND THE FIGURE OF CHRIST IS
UNCOVERED.
THE MORNING OF HOLY SATURDAY FINDS THE PEOPLE COMING TO THE CHURCH
TO RECEIVE HOLY WATER AND THORNS. IN POLISH HOMES YOU WILL FIND
A RECEPTACLE FOR HOLY WATER AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE BEDROOMS FROM
WHICH THE MOTHER BLESSES HER FAMILY WHILE THEY ARE ASLEEP AT
NIGHT. A VISIT IS PAID TO THE SEPULCHRE WHICH IS GUARDED BY
SOLDIERS. THE PARISHIONERS BRING EASTER LILIES TO ADORN CHRIST'S
TOMB. AT 1:00 WE BRING FOOD BASKETS TO THE CHURCH TO BE BLESSED,
WHICH WILL BE EATEN FOR BREAKFAST ON EASTER. THE FOOD CONSISTS OF
POLISH SAUSAGE (KIELBASA) ( , ) BUTTER SHAPED IN THE FORM OF A
LAMB WITH A RED RIBBON AROUND ITS NECK, SIGNIFYING CHRIST,
THE SLAIN LAMB. A SWEET BREAD MADE OF EGG AND SWEET RAISINS IS
BRAIDED INTO A LOAF, HORSERADISH AND COLORED EASTER ( EGGS ) ARE
ALSO IN THE BASKET.
EASTER MORNING AT 5:00 A.M. THE SUNRISE SERVICES BEGIN.
CHILDREN DRESSED IN WHITE ( , ) WEARING BLUE CAPES ( , ) COME IN
PROCESSION CARRYING FLOWERS. THEY ARE MET AT THE ALTAR BY THE
PRIEST AND WITH A TRUMPET FANFARE PROCEED TO THE TOMB. THERE
THEY FIND THE FIGURE OF CHRIST HAS BEEN REMOVED AND WHERE HE LAID
FLOWERS EN-MASSE. ARTIFICIAL SUNRAYS PROFUSE FROM THE TOMB, AND
THE SOLDIERS ARE GONE. CHRIST IS RISEN.
IN THE OLD COUNTRY EASTER MONDAY FINDS THE BOYS CHASING THEIR
GIRLS WITH LONG SWITCHES TO SWITCH THEIR LEGS. THEY IN TURN,
ARE CHASING THE BOYS WITH BUCKETS OF WATER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 25940 MADISON CT ; 48081 ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): DYNGUS DAY ; FOOD CUSTOM ; MUSIC ; RITUAL WHIPPING ; SWIECZONKA ; SYMBOL ; WATER
Date learned: 11-10-1971
CURE
TREATMENT FOR SUNBURN: PLACE A FRYING PAN ON THE HEAD
(TO DRAW OUT THE HEAT).
Submitter comment: HE HEARD THIS FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; LENOX AVE ; MADISON HEIGHTS
Keyword(s): TRANSFERENCE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED
KNOCKING ON WOOD WHEN SAYING SOMETHING BAD KEEPS IT FROM
HAPPENING TO YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero BELIEF -- Conversions Plants SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
KISSING SOMEONE UNDER A SPRIG OF MISTLETOE BRINGS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Gesture |
AUGUST IS THE MONTH THAT TEMPERS FLARE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
James Callow Keyword(s): ANGER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 11-04-1973
AUGUST IS THE MONTH THAT DOGS GO MAD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
MORE BABIES ARE BORN DURING A FULL MOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
BEFORE A PERFORMANCE, THE SAYING "BREAK A LEG," IS
SUPPOSEDLY GOOD LUCK TO AN ACTOR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
THE CROSS CARVED INTO DOORS WAS TO KEEP OUT EVIL SPIRITS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Wall Partition Door Window BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
EATING FAT BACK AND BLACK-EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
WILL BRING GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
Date learned: 11-11-1973
SEEING A WHITE MULE IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
THE BRIDE CARRIES "SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW,
SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE" FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
James Callow Keyword(s): AGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue BELIEF -- Good luck Crucial moment of life |
Date learned: 10-07-1973
THE BRIDE PUTS A PENNY IN HER SHOE FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Penny in shoe BELIEF -- Good luck Crucial moment of life |
Date learned: 10-07-1973
THE BRIDAL GOWN IS WHITE TO STAND FOR FERTILITY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 10-07-1973
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, TWIRL AROUND TO PREVENT
BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON ; Francis, Rene
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 11-01-1197